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Former NFL players Jamal Lewis, Dorsey Levens, Fulton Kuykendall and Ryan Stewart say in a federal lawsuit that brain injuries have left them struggling with medical problems years after their playing days ended. The players filed the lawsuit against the National Football League and FNL Properties LLC this week in U.S. District Court in Atlanta. The players maintain the NFL knew as early as the 1920s of the potential for concussions to harm its players. They argue the league concealed the dangers from coaches, trainers, players and the public until June 2010, when it publicly acknowledged the health threats and warned players and teams.

Todd Rosiak, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Green Bay Packers signed free agent RB Dorsey Levens (Eagles) so that he can officially retire Friday, June 2, as a member of the team with which he began his National Football League career. General manager Ted Thompson confirmed the transaction late Thursday afternoon, June 1, through a team spokesman.

Bob McGinn, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports free agent RB Dorsey Levens (Eagles) could be an option for the Green Bay Packers to help shore up their dwindling depth at the running back position. Levens knows the West Coast offense, has always been a solid workout player and could hit the ground running should the Packers choose him.

Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Philadelphia Eagles may soon be in the market for a running back due to the uncertain health status of RB Correll Buckhalter (knee), who is scheduled to have his ailing knee reexamined in the next few days. With Buckhalter sidelined, the Eagles do not have a tailback taller than 5-foot-10 or heavier than 212 pounds. One possible replacement for Buckhalter could be free agent RB Dorsey Levens, who has had two previous stints with the Eagles.

According to sources, the Philadelphia Eagles may keep a close eye on RB Eric McCoo during practice to see if he may be able to help their running game a little better than RB Dorsey Levens has thus far. Levens, who appears to have lost a step, looked slow on his first and only carry of Week 2. McCoo was with the team during training camp.

KFFL has learned the Philadelphia Eagles may bring RB Dorsey Levens, who was just released, back on roster following the first game of the regular season. If they had him on roster on opening day, his salary for the season would be guaranteed. Bringing him back later would allow them to pay him on a week-to-week basis and release him without a salary cap penalty. With injuries at linebacker, the Eagles were forced to keep seven on the active roster and that helped make Levens expendable entering Week 1.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said RB Dorsey Levens has looked good so far. "He keeps himself in great shape and he hasn't been beat up much over the last few years," Reid said. "He feels good and I think he'll be fine." Reid added Levens will get a chance to play in the team's last preseason game.

Associated Press reports free agent RB Dorsey Levens is slated to return to the Philadelphia Eagles according to Levens' agent, Hadley Engelhard. Levens is slated to leave for Philadelphia Sunday, Aug. 22, and sign a contract with them according to the report. The Eagles have declined to comment on the situation. Levens, 34, spent 2002 with the Eagles, managing 411 yards rushing on 75 carries and one touchdown while also catching 19 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown.

New York Giants RB Delvin Joyce will remain the No. 2 back behind starting RB Tiki Barber and ahead of backup RB Dorsey Levens, according to Giants head coach Jim Fassel. Joyce was in for Barber for a pivotal three-and-out in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 5, against the Miami Dolphins. Fassel said he was committed to giving Barber a break but acknowledged it would have been nice to get Joyce in for one earlier in the game.

New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel said he would like to lessen the burden on RB Tiki Barber as the season wears on. Barber has been the only regular ball carrier in the backfield and is taking quite a beating. Veteran RB Dorsey Levens has been inactive for two games and didn't play in the other. RB Ron Dayne has been inactive all three weeks.

New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel said Wednesday, Sept. 10 that he is considering Giants RB Dorsey Levens at running back after sitting him in the opener. It might depend on personnel needs elsewhere. Giants FB Jim Finn (knee) is nursing a minor knee injury, which might be a reason to give Levens a roster spot as an extra back.

Updating a previous report, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports New York Giants RB Dorsey Levens has requested the team trade him now that he has fallen behind RB Delvin Joyce on the team's depth chart. It hasn't been made clear if Levens is even ahead of RB Ron Dayne on the depth chart. "The way it's come down," Levens said, "I have no desire to be here. I'm at the point in my career where I've done a lot. I'm not playing because I have to play. I'm playing because I love the game. And I didn't come here to be a cheerleader."

The Star-Ledger reports New York Giants RB Dorsey Levens has asked the team to release him. Levens is unhappy based on the recent reports that he'll be an inactive player on game day due to falling on the depth chart.

KFFL has learned New York Giants RB Dorsey Levens probably won't dress for the team's season opener. He was expected to be the team's No. 2 back, but Delvin Joyce looked better in the preseason. Because Levens doesn't contribute on special teams, he'll likely sit out the game.

Tara Sullivan, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Giants RB Delvin Joyce was the team's leading rusher in the Thursday, Aug. 28 pre-season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, gaining 60 yards on 17 carries and scoring a touchdown. He already has an important role because of his value as a return specialist and cover man on special teams, abilities neither Giants RB Ron Dayne nor Dorsey Levens possess. By proving to Giants head coach Jim Fassel he also can function on offense, Joyce made the coach's decision easier. "I just needed to look at who the next-most productive guy is and at that point in time, it doesn't matter where they were drafted, how long they've been with us, or what money they make," Fassel said. "It's the best guy who's going to play. You can't argue with his production. He's looked extremely good on the run, pass, pass protection, and return ability."

Tara Sullivan, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Giants RB Dorsey Levens is RB Tiki Barber's primary backup for the Saturday, Aug. 23 pre-season game against the New York Jets. Giants RB Ron Dayne filled that role the first two games as Levens protected a sore hamstring. Though both players will be on the team, they are likely playing for the right to be active on game days. "I want to play Dorsey a lot more so he will get the next set (after Tiki)," Giants head coach Jim Fassel said. "I want to see him stay in there for a while."

Updating previous reports, Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports the New York Giants backup running back spot between RB Dorsey Levens and RB Ron Dayne has not yet been decided. "I'd like to have it a little bit more defined, but we'll be all right," coach Jim Fassel said. "We'll get a lot of looks at them these next couple of games. I'll play the first unit three quarters. But there will be some guys coming out, and one of them will be Tiki. I don't plan on playing him that full time, because I want to get a look at other running backs, and Tiki's in pretty good shape."

Updating previous reports, Mark La Monica, of New York Newsday, reports New York Giants RB Dorsey Levens (leg) who has been nursing a leg injury, will play in Friday's, Aug. 15, preseason game vs. Carolina.

Kimberly Jones, of the New Jersey Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants RB Dorsey Levens (leg) returned to practice Tuesday, August 12 but was limited. Levens might play in the Friday, August 15 pre-season game against the Carolina Panthers.